QUALIFICATION
Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 points)
Duration
1 Year Full-Time (12 months over three trimesters)
Location
Hamilton and Tauranga
Fees
Domestic: ~$15,800 (Total for 180 points) / International: ~$59,760 (Total for 180 points)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
Next Intake
March (A Trimester) / July (B Trimester)
Programme Overview
The Master of Management at Waikato is a professional, 12-month conversion degree designed for recent graduates from any field or emerging leaders who wish to fast-track their career into management roles. The programme does not require previous management experience and is focused on developing business acumen, leadership, and intercultural communication skills.
Students gain a strong foundation in core management principles before deep-diving into a specialized field. A highlight of the programme is the High Impact Applied Project, where students conduct research for a host organisation and deliver actionable insights, providing valuable New Zealand-based professional experience.
What You'll Study
The degree is structured into management core papers, specialist subject papers, and a capstone project.
Management Core Papers (Select Three)
- EXMBM511: Communication and Collaboration in Organisations
- EXMBM512: Leadership and Change Management
- EXMBM513: Sustainability and Responsible Management
- EXMBM514: Economics and the Global Context
- EXMBM521: Strategic Management and Decision Making
Specialisations (Choose One)
- Agribusiness (Hamilton): Focus on food value chains and sustainable agri-food systems.
- Business Analytics (Hamilton): Extracting business value from data sources and decision modelling.
- Project Management (Hamilton): NZ’s first business-oriented PM master's using Agile and Waterfall.
- Supply Chain Management (Hamilton): Global logistics, procurement, and operations.
- Marketing (Tauranga - Starts March 2026): Digital strategies and AI integration in marketing.
Compulsory Capstones
- MNGMT561: Intercultural Perspectives on Organisations for Managers
- MNGMT562: Contemporary and Future Issues in Context
- MNGMT563: High Impact Applied Project (Applied Research)
Why Choose This Programme?
- Fast-Track Completion: Earn a full Level 9 Master's degree in just 12 months.
- Triple Crown Status: Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).
- Work-Integrated Learning: Gain practical experience through a research project hosted by a real-world organisation.
- Specialist Subject Depth: Choose from five high-demand specialisations to tailor your career path.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Management | Operations Manager, Business Development Manager, Project Manager |
| Specialist Roles | Agribusiness Consultant, Analytics Manager, Logistics Manager |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing Specialist, Brand Manager, Advertising Executive |
| Advisory | Policy Advisor, International Trade Advisor, Business Analyst |
Entry Requirements
- Academic: A Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least a B-minus grade average in the final year (300-level papers).
- Professional: No management experience required; suitable for recent graduates.
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher.
